JOINS Synonyms: 164 Similar and Opposite Words

joins 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of join

as in adjoins

to be adjacent to the condo complex joins the golf course

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Relevance

as in enters

to become a member of we're always looking for new people to join our book club

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as in combines

to come together to form a single unit one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms join to make one water molecule

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as in collaborates

to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end nations joining to bring aid to the earthquake-devastated region

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as in connects

to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole the plan is to join the various bike paths so that cyclists can travel from one end of the cape to the other

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joins

2 of 2

noun

plural of join

as in junctions

a place where two or more things are united a small crack in the chalice at the join of the stem and the bowl

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Recent Examples of joins

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Siân Brooke joins a returning cast that also includes Adrian Lester, Alex Jennings and Danny Sapani. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The 12-episode series – produced by Studio Dragon and released as a TVING original on CJ ENM‘s Korean streaming platform – follows Kang Seong-jae, played by Park Ji-hoon, a young man who joins the military to escape a difficult reality. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026 Later that day, Tracey joins a real-estate agent, Ollie, to look at a flat. — Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 And the premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, joins us now from the shores of Lake Ontario. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Lamb joins a troublingly long list of NFL stars who have been targets of property crimes in recent years. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026 Its central character, Missie, a rebellious young woman who joins military intelligence, was inspired by Sue, who died in 2023 at age 99. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit joins a broader debate on the value of wearable devices to track human health. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 John Stamos joins the cast this season and was spotted around Mooresville during filming. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026

Noun

So no more do-overs or messy entry points, making for easy joins and neat work. — New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026 Last Flight Out joins previously announced Five Secrets, a spec Apple preemptively purchased before Chernin could take it to market. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025 Family-owned since 1946, this establishment recently earned a spot on Southern Living's list of must-visit Carolina barbecue joins. — Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025 There, mechanics repaired small gaps at the fuselage joins of 122 planes. — Lauren Rosenblatt, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 Gonzaga will join for sports not tied to football and Texas State will serve as an joins as the eighth football member. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for joins

Verb

Nearby, a dining area topped with a Noguchi light fixture adjoins a sleek matte black and brass-accented kitchen, which has an expansive island that seats five, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Grab Afternoon Tea Stop into Heritage Bakery & Cafe, a cozy spot that adjoins Harrisonburg’s welcome center, to delight in whimsical refreshments served on delicate china.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjoins

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Yet even as his tenure enters its countdown, Duffy continues to lead a critical fight over the regulatory boundaries of derivatives markets.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The Moon enters Pisces and your 1st House of Self, bringing your mood, body, instincts, and personal needs into focus.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

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All-wing approach The Z4 replaces much of the traditional tube-and-wing layout with a broad airframe that combines the fuselage and lifting surfaces.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Part ballerina, part pump, the style combines the gamine energy of your favorite flats with the limb-elongating power of a classic heel.

— Christina Holevas, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of combines

Verb

The fund also powers the Yavarhoussen Scholarship, which collaborates with the Institut National d’Histoire de l’Art in Paris to research and publish books on Malagasy art history.

— Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Film Independent also collaborates with other Los Angeles arts nonprofits.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of collaborates

Verb

The property celebrates nature, with biophilic design that effortlessly connects guests with the sand, sea, and sky outside; fittingly, the signature experiences at Patina Maldives are rooted in communion with nature as well.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
The new solution connects with existing legal software such as iManage, NetDocuments, Docusign, and many others.

— Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of connects

Noun

The cells are connected by proteins called tight junctions, which act like tiny gatekeepers.

— Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
Beyond Akkermansia muciniphila, Pendulum's products feature Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium beijerinckii, both butyrate-producing strains that fuel colon cells, support tight junctions in the gut lining, and stimulate GLP-1 production.

— Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Definition of junctions

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According to health officials, exposure to rabies can also happen when a person touches a bat's saliva or brain tissue or wakes up with one in their bedroom.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
However, giving it to someone else can lead to germs being transferred, especially with makeup that touches the lips or eyes.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

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